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English bishop requests Extraordinary Synod on life, ministry of clergy
Bishop Philip Egan of the Diocese of Portsmouth, in southern England, has written to the pope asking him to convene... Read more
Archbishop Martin: Family is part of Church's 'good news' for the world
God’s plan for the family may sometimes feel countercultural, but it is nevertheless part of the Church’s “good news” for... Read more
After grand jury report, new allegations raised in Pennsylvania
The Diocese of Pittsburgh has received about 50 new allegations of abuse, and a state abuse hotline has received more... Read more
The Holy Family is a bright light in dark times, cardinal says
In the face of attacks on the family, the Church should strive to imitate the Holy Family, which shines through... Read more
Pope Francis: Saints show the heart's true desire
The lives of the saints are attractive because they demonstrate the radical and authentic relationship with Christ each person is... Read more
Congressman: Security, solidarity, and subsidiarity needed to rebuild Iraqi villages
Christian and Yazidi communities in northern Iraq need security as they rebuild, said Congressman Jeff Fortenberry after a trip to... Read more
Seminarian: Despite devastation, faith has grown in Venezuela
When Juan Pablo Hernandez returns to his home in the Archdiocese of Maracaibo, Venezuela next year, he will face a... Read more
Journalist-turned-missionary finds happiness in evangelization
Belén Manrique had a promising career in journalism, surrounded by good friends and family. But at age 30, she left... Read more
Irish bishop: Church must be unafraid to engage difficult questions
Faced with daunting cultural challenges, the Church must engage in difficult discussions rather than seeking quick answers, said Bishop Donal... Read more
Cardinal Wuerl's name vandalized on Catholic high school sign
A Catholic high school named after Cardinal Donald Wuerl was vandalized Monday, following continued criticism of the cardinal’s handling of... Read more
Knights of Columbus announce St John Vianney relic tour
The Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus announced Tuesday that the fraternal organization will sponsor a US tour of... Read more
After religious liberty win, judge orders payment to Catholic Benefits Association
A federal judge has ordered that $718,000 in compensation be paid to the Catholic Benefits Association after its successful religious... Read more
'Natural cycles' fertility app gets FDA approval to prevent pregnancy
The FDA has approved a fertility-tracking app that boasts a lower unintended pregnancy rate than the pill, without the side... Read more
Cardinal O’Malley apologizes for missed letter on McCarrick allegations
Cardinal Sean O’Malley of Boston has issued an apology for not seeing a 2015 letter to his office, which detailed... Read more
Pope likely to meet with abuse victims in Dublin
Pope Francis is likely to meet with victims of clerical sexual abuse later this week, a papal spokesman announced on... Read more
Nicaragua's political tensions need our prayers, US archbishop says
Americans need to pray for peace in Nicaragua as the country faces continuing political tensions, violence and attacks on churches,... Read more
Cardinal Tobin denies knowledge of 'gay subculture' in Newark
In an Aug. 17 letter to the priests of Newark, Cardinal Joseph Tobin has said he has not been told... Read more
Welcoming pope's letter on abuse, head of US bishops pledges action
Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, president of the U.S. bishops’ conference, has welcomed Pope Francis’ letter to all the... Read more
Bishop who ministered to indigenous Peruvians dies at 84
The bishop emeritus of Callao, Peru died Sunday at the Deusto Passionist community in Bilbao, Spain, where he had resided... Read more
Pope calls entire Church to pray and fast after clerical sex abuse revelations
Pope Francis called Monday for every member of the Catholic Church to pray and fast in penance for the evil... Read more
